Jason Statham, born on 26 July 1967, is an English actor best known for his portrayals of tough, gritty, or violent characters in action thrillers. He’s widely credited with sparking the revival of the action genre in the 2000s and 2010s. By 2017, his movies had earned over £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), establishing him as one of Hollywood’s most reliable box-office draws. Overall, films featuring him have surpassed $8.5 billion in worldwide grosses.
Before fame
Statham grew up as close friends with soccer star and actor Vinnie Jones. He pursued a career as a professional diver, placing 12th at the 1992 World Championships.
Trivia
He made a brief cameo in the 2004 action thriller Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx.
Family life
Statham was in a relationship with Kelly Brook from 1997 to 2004. He started dating Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in April 2010, and the couple got engaged in 2016. They have a son named Jack and a daughter named Isabella.